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    Meli Cafe & Juice Bar

    4.0 (1.1k reviews)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Aditi D.

    Had a lovely brunch at Meli Café, and while not everything hit the mark, the overall experience was great! They had a specials menu, so I decided to try a couple of those along with some regular menu items. Crème Brûlée French Toast (Special) - Absolutely mouthwatering! Perfectly caramelized, rich, and indulgent--this was hands down the best part of my meal. Strawberry Latte (Special) - Unfortunately, a big letdown. It sounded promising but didn't deliver on flavor. Avocado Toast Benedict - A solid and satisfying dish! Fresh, well-balanced, and a great portion size. Skin Cleanser Juice - Super refreshing and packed with great flavors--definitely a nice addition to brunch. Aside from the food, the service was excellent, the portions were generous, and the atmosphere was quiet with plenty of seating, making it a great spot to relax and enjoy a meal. Would definitely come back--especially for that French toast!

    The Classic Benedict
    Linda Y.

    Meli is a great breakfast/brunch space in the city if you're looking for a last-minute spot. We typically do walk-ins and they're usually able to accommodate us. The ambiance feels very family-oriented. They have a wide variety of items on their menu and I love their house-made juice! I enjoyed my eggs benedict and also got a side of hashbrowns. I wish the hashbrowns were crispier though. The french toast was good! Our server Amy is the best!

    Coffee
    Riley L.

    Excellent food and service, but the wait can be long. But it's worth it. Amazing coffee. Spectacular breakfast bowls. Awesome waffles and pancakes. This is the best breakfast place in Greek Town. I love that they have a hometown setting and decor in the downtown area! It gives the place a relaxed atmosphere.

    Kid's Chocolate Chip Pancakes and Pancake Breakfast
    Jackie R.

    I haven't visited this location in years. We were seated pretty much right away for breakfast. It took longer than expected for someone to take our order though. Once we ordered, our food came out rather quickly. I ordered the pancake breakfast & substituted the bacon for chicken sausage. Everything was delicious.

    The D.

    Wow! Great steak, great eggs and overall a great spot. They even have a whole coconut you can drink coconut water out of.

    French toast
    Mina T.

    Everything came out hot and delicious . It's also a decent portions . I enjoyed the breakfast here

    Smoked Salmon Benedict Applewood Bacon

    Delicious! Everyone was super friendly. Our food came out very fast. I appreciate alternative milk options (I chose oat for my chai) being available. The waiting area feels a little awkward, as there is no structure to have people seated in the order they come in. Would come again!

    The Vegan Pancakes
    Steve A.

    A really good breakfast cafe. It has many common breakfast favorites. Meli often gets a big crowd especially on weekends. Certainly it gets annoying having to sit and wait but that's a good sign this place is ass kicking. The menu contains some surprisingly healthy choices including plant based stuff. I came with the girl at breakfast. Lunch time they're also open but the breakfast menu is the way to go. This has most of their best options. Pancakes are many peoples' favorite. They really pile then load these up. It can be hard for a vegan at breakfast. Most places have nothing for you. Awesomely this does. This is also beyond just the avocado toast. Prices are okay. They're average to kind of high but you get big portions. I was able to snag us a table at breakfast. We got the Vegan Pancakes. It's $15 for a few. These are topped with bananas and strawberries. Good and fluffy. They didn't skimp. Good for anything you can get at breakfast. It gets crowded so make a reservation. There may not be much trouble for a couple people but larger parties should call ahead for a table.

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    The food was so delicious. The service was so good. It was quiet. I would eat here again I would recommend it to anyone.

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    Overall solid brunch spot. Service was good. Ambiance is very chill and cozy. Food was good.

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    How long is the usual wait? Can I make reservations?

    On the weekend we waited about 30 minutes for a table of 6. Sadly no reservations. But they text your phone when table was ready.

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    Stopped in today pretty much straight off the plane and was craving some acai. It's a small place…read morebut we were able to sit at the window and people watch. I was a little skeptical of the cost and thought it was high until my order came. The servings are enormous and I ate it over 3 sittings. I got an acai bowl called the Harlequin Monkey which came with chocolate, peanut butter, bananas, strawberries and a whole bunch of other fun toppings. My order came super fast; I don't think I waited longer than 5 minutes. My only point off was for the coffee. I thought it was too watery and didn't have a lot of taste. If you're looking to grab a quick acai bowl near the Magnificent Mile, stop in!

    The moment I walked in, I fell in love. Then I poked fun at how small the print was on the menu…read more(there's a QR menu available if this is an issue for you) and the employee was more than amicable. Decor is stunning. Just gorgeous. Several seats with 2-3 chairs & individual seats at the bar top that faces the busy city life outside. I got the maca protein with vegan protein & it's MORE than incredible. I can tell this is going to fill me up when I reach halfway done. Exactly what I needed bc I have a 5 hr tattoo appointment coming up and I need protein!! The employee I want to give a shout out to is currently having a conversation with a customer, so I don't want to ask but he is soooooooo friendly and welcoming! I will FOR SURE be back. This place is brilliant. I'm moving in. See u soon!!!! 500 stars!!!!! Update: got his name - Chad. Great energy! AND THEY ARE PLAYING CRUEL SUMMER BY TAYLOR SWIFT!!!!!

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    It was a totally random night. I had the munchies and I was stuck deciding between being an adult…read moreand waiting for delivery or being a child with zero patience and just placing a pick-up order. Sometimes when you're stoned you do the weirdest things and crave the weirdest stuff. I was scrolling on DoorDash for what felt like 67 years when I stumbled on Deep Purpl. Their menu literally screamed exactly what my munchies were demanding, so obviously I ordered everything. First up the Acai Bowl 20oz with banana, strawberry, kiwi, granola, organic honey, extra strawberries, and chia seeds. I am telling you this bowl changed me as a human. I had never had an Acai Bowl before and now I'm obsessed. Every fruit was fresher than fresh, the granola was a spiritual experience, and the balance of flavors was ridiculous. Then I got the PB Toast and I'm still asking myself why I hesitated to pay $6.99 for it. GAWD it was amazing. Crispy bread, peanut butter, banana, strawberries, blueberries, honey drizzle. The best $6.99 piece of toast I have ever had in my life. Because I clearly have no self-control I also grabbed the spinach and cheese empanada and malbec and beef empanada. No words. Everything was fantastic. Every single item was a joy to inhale and I will absolutely do it again. The DoorDash pick-up was super easy and the staff was incredibly friendly. The only minor gripe is they don't provide bags so I had to carry everything individually walking home, which was slightly annoying. But honestly the food, the vibes, and the experience? 10 out of 10. Will be back.

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